His career in television and electronics has allowed him the chance to broadcast NASA launches and film political dignitaries.
None of this would’ve happened, Avery says, if not for his time at Missouri State.
From humble beginnings
Avery grew up in Ava, Missouri. He was a farm boy whose parents had passed away during his childhood.
“I really hadn’t considered college,” … [Read more...]

Taylor, a nurse, is in Uganda until July 2017 with a Peace Corps program called Global Health Service Partnership. The program sends U.S. doctors and nurses abroad to work alongside local providers and teach others to be health care professionals. Missouri State magazine met with her the day before she started the journey to Africa. First, she was taking her dog, Ginger, to … [Read more...]

In elementary and middle school, Anderson played football as an inside linebacker. As a child, he idolized NFL star Junior Seau. “I always looked up to him because to me, he was the toughest guy ever,” said Anderson. “His name was literally ‘say-ow’ — for an NFL linebacker, how much cooler can you get?”
As he progressed in his education and began to pursue a career as an … [Read more...]

Allison presented with Bronze Bear
In recognition of his long-standing involvement with Missouri State and significant support of the university, Bobby Allison received the 2016 Bronze Bear Award.
The Bronze Bear is the highest nonacademic award from Missouri State. It honors those who have exhibited extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support for Missouri … [Read more...]

Leonard A. Haymans III prides himself on being called Missouri State’s “Fountain Guy.”
For almost 10 years, Haymans has been the maintenance general mechanic of the John Q. Hammons Fountains, by the Meyer Library, and the fountain in front of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
Though a lot of people tell him he has the best job in the world — which he … [Read more...]